Fenerbahce are confident of completing a deal to sign Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, according to Sky sources.

The Turkish club’s director Guiliano Terraneo travelled to London to discuss a potential deal with United chiefs for the 31-year-old Netherlands striker, who has one year left on his contract at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has been plagued by injuries over the last 12 months and boss Louis Van Gaal is keen to get rid so he is able to land a world class replacement.